Stringer v. Stevens' Estate
Michigan Supreme Court
Error to Oakland; Smith; J. Marshall L. Stringer, administrator de bonis non of the estate of Fanny Stevens, deceased, presented a claim against the estate of Thomas Stevens, deceased, for the payment of certain annuities. The claim was disallowed by the commissioners, and claimant appealed to the circuit court. There was judgment for claimant on a verdict directed by the court, and defendant brings error.
1Opinion of the CourtMcAlvay, J.
The appellee, Marshall L. Stringer, administrator de bonis non of the estate of' Fanny Stevens, presented a claim against the estate of Thomas Stevens to recover the sum of money bequeathed to said Fanny Stevens by her husband, Willis Stevens. Willis Stevens died'testate June 7, 1887, and by the second paragraph of his will made the following provision for his wife:
“Second. I give, devise and bequeath to my beloved son Thomas Stephens, the following described real estate to wit: [giving description] in Milford, Oakland county, State of Michigan, to him, his heirs and assigns forever, together…
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